Maybe it is newbie question for many people here, since I am totally new to computer audio.  Anyway, I finally start my new project to rip all my collection into digital format (flac), I am using dBpoweramp CD Ripper to do the job for me.  No matter I put in CD, HDCD, XRCD, SACD and DVD-Audio...

Well, I have not check out Head-fi for few years (more into speakers this days) and seems like there are alot more products in the market compare with few years ago.  Long story short, I want to buy a pair of In-Ear Monitors for running and power buy iPhone, can you guys suggest few model I can...

I have a question about how to get the best sound quailty from my MP3 files.  Right now, I am playing music via my computer digitial output to Beachmark DAC1, then to my headphone system or B&W speakers system.  However, I find that my gaming computer is pretty noisy (CPU fans).  If I have...

I am wondering which headphones are NOT made in China, since I am abit surprise to know that my Denon D5000 is not made in Japan but made in China. I am not saying China product is bad, but I feel better to buy a $400 stuff in Japan/Germany/USA.

Hi, I have a choice to buy a pair of used stax 4070 headphone with serial number M02053, the seller of the headphone have no idea how old the headphone is. Do you guys have any idea? thx

I would like to know it is true that I can use stax headphone on my Simaudio I-7 150W Dual Mono Integrated amp if I added an stax energizer box. Do you know where do I able to buy an energizer box? what model should I buy? thx

Hi, since I stored more than 1000 CDs right now and I plan to rip them all to my computer, any suggestion of digital format I should use which gives the best sound quailty? Also, which program is the best to doing it? I don't want to waste my time to do it all over again in future.... thx

My family just get an additional memeber, and she is crying all the time. Well, I need a closed design headphone used at home, which must be comfortable and sounds good for Jazz. Any suggestion? I am willing to pay upto $1000 for used unit. R10 will be nice, and the price of R10 rise up to...

Well, basically they are the same with different colour, which colour you like more? Since I live in Canada, so warranty does not matter to me. all I am saying.....which colour you like? silver with black leather pad OR black with black leather pad

Hi, maybe it is a stupid question for most of users, I am very new to digital stuff and I could not find a clear answer for my problem. I have a Prelude 7.1 sound card and I would like to connect it to my receiver with my 5.1 system. I know that the sound card come with a S/PDIF combo output...

Hi all, I am back! Well, I was into speakers for a while, since I will become a father soon It also means it is the end of my speakers life, and I decide to back to headphone again. After I sold all my speakers stuff, I have around $3000 to spend on headphone and amp, so can you guys help...

Hi, I am wondering what is the best sound headphone and 5.1 system soundcard in the market. I am willing to pay around $300 for it. Any suggestions are welcome

After a long vacation (unemployed for 4 months), I just get 2 jobs offer at the same time. One is work in government as Forecasting Analyst, and the other is work in Bank as Investment Banking (middle office). Actually, I get the bank job by myself. On the other head, my girlfriend help me to...

Hi all, I have a question about Excellent sound Drum music CD. I have a Sheffield Drum Record, which sounds very very good. Can you guys suggest me some good Drum CD? Thank you.

This is a quick question for subwoofer user. I am new to sub and I just buy a used Rel Q150E. The Rel sub comes with 2 inputs which is Unbalanced RCA (phono) connectors and Neutrik Speakon connector. I want to check the sub is working fine, however, I don't have a Neutrik Speakon cable and I...

Do you guys know any update news about the new Zu cable for HD650? Since the current model Senn replacement cable is design for HD600.

I would like to ask a question about US sale taxes polices. If I buy something from NY and ship it to Taxes (or other states), do I have to pay 7% sale tax from NY? In Canada, the taxes rate are depend on buyer location. I live in Ontario (tax rates=15%), and buy something from B.C. (tax...

I may plan to get a QUALIA 010 soon. As I read from previous posts, a good seal is critical factor to make QUALIA 010 sounds. I have a BIG BIG head, this make me not able wear any kind of baseball cap. Should I just order a large headband? or how can I find out which size best fix for me? thanks

I may plan to get one sooner or later, I would like to ask few questions about Sony Qualia 010. 1. Is it comforable? Since I have a really big head. 2. How does it sounds compare with other high-end headphone? 3. Where did you buy it? 4. Which headphone sounds similar to Sony Qualia 010...

Bad news, since I have to move to another town for half year and live in a small room, therefore it is time to back to head-fi world. Since I had not been checking head-fi for a while, would you guys suggest a list of high-end setup (headphone + amp) in around $1500-$2500? I have a Cary...

This is a long story, but this is a very interesting story! I was selling a phono amp online 3 weeks ago, then I got a person (name = PersonA) who interesed in the item. This guy have no online feedbacks. Here was what he wrote (I edited the e-mail for privacy purpose): "Thanks for the reply...

My friend introduce this site to me, www.pandora.com, this site work as a radio station, it will keep playing music BUT you can choose the style and type of music you like. Then the site will generate a song based on your preference. Try it, there are nothing to lose.......

My favorite Diana Krall CD's in order... 1 Live in Paris 2 When I Look in Your Eyes 3 The Girl in The Other Room 4 Love Scenes 5 The Look of Love

I would like to make a quick list of most current model headphones or earphones, I guess it is helpful for new head-fier. Post the picture and price will be nice.

Looks SACD is the winner in the war between SACD and DVD-A. However, Sony will release Blue-ray next year and same as Toshiba which will release HD-DVD. Do you think there will be a high-end new format release later? If it is true, is it stupid to invest money on SACD? On the other hand, the...